Principal District Project Manager

Job Description Join a Team that's Shaping the Future of IT Support At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As a Principal District Project Manager , you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional project management support to the customer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. As a Principal District Project Manager, you'll provide comprehensive project management support for district-level operations in a large government enterprise contract. You'll act as the primary district liaison for all services delivered by the prime contractor, while managing financial and procurement requirements to ensure seamless execution and compliance. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include providing district project management support, acting as a district liaison, and managing district financial and procurement requirements. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to provide district project management support, act as a district liaison, and manage district financial and procurement requirements. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply. Location Requirement The successful candidate must be located within 50 miles of Vicksburg, MS. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 10 years of experience in project management, with a focus on district or regional operations in government contracting or large enterprise environments Proven expertise managing financial, procurement, and liaison activities for multi-site support services Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable) Strong knowledge of federal acquisition and financial regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS) and ITIL practices for service delivery Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) and financial software (e.g., Excel advanced modeling) Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills for stakeholder liaison and team coordination Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Experience supporting DoD or large federal district-level contracts, including CONUS/OCONUS coordination and procurement oversight ITIL 4 Foundation or higher certification, with emphasis on service value management Background in financial forecasting tools (e.g., Power BI for reporting) and risk management frameworks Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., Certified Federal Contracts Manager - CFCM) Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $94728 - $161038 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.